The Bureaucracy - Part 1 | Attempts: 358 - Quiz, Trivia & Questions

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The primary functions of a bureaucracy includes which of the following?I. distinct division of laborII. control of part-time employmentIII. allocation of responsibilityIV. supervision chainV. autonomous career

I only
III only
I and III only
II and IV only
I, IV, and V only

Correct Answer

A. I and III only

Explanation

The correct answer is I and III only. This is because the primary functions of a bureaucracy include a distinct division of labor, where tasks and responsibilities are divided among different individuals or departments, and the allocation of responsibility, where individuals or departments are assigned specific tasks or areas of responsibility. Control of part-time employment, supervision chain, and autonomous career are not primary functions of a bureaucracy.

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The bureaucracy is accountable to which of the following?I. the mediaII. interest groupsIII. their superiorsIV. branches of government

III only
IV only
I, III, and IV only
II, III, and IV only
All of the above

Correct Answer

A. II, III, and IV only

Explanation

The bureaucracy is accountable to interest groups, their superiors, and branches of government. This means that they are answerable to the organizations and individuals that have a stake or influence in their work, their immediate supervisors or higher-ranking officials, and the different branches of the government that oversee their operations. The media, on the other hand, is not mentioned as being one of the entities to which the bureaucracy is accountable.

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All of the following is true about the regulatory agencies except

Executive agencies
Alphabet agencies
Quasi judicial
Independent regulatory agencies
Quasi legislative

Correct Answer

A. Executive agencies

Explanation

The given options are different types of regulatory agencies. An executive agency is a type of regulatory agency that operates under the executive branch of government and is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws and regulations. Alphabet agencies are also a type of regulatory agency, referring to agencies that are known by their initials or acronyms. Quasi-judicial agencies have powers that are similar to those of a court, while independent regulatory agencies operate independently from the executive branch. Quasi-legislative agencies have the authority to create regulations. Therefore, the correct answer is executive agencies, as they are not mentioned in the options.

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According to the German sociologist Max Weber's bureaucratic theory, bureaucracy should be

Consist of extensive rules in which the hierarchy utilizes patronage
A hierarchy of authority with specializations and rules based on merit
A unity and chain of command in which centralization is placed on administrations
Include line and staff control and span control by trusted sources
Impersonal in which the selection process is fair

Correct Answer

A. A hierarchy of authority with specializations and rules based on merit

Explanation

According to Max Weber's bureaucratic theory, bureaucracy should have a hierarchy of authority with specializations and rules based on merit. This means that individuals should be assigned positions based on their qualifications and expertise, and decisions should be made by those who have the necessary knowledge and skills. This ensures that the organization operates efficiently and effectively, as decisions are made by competent individuals who are best suited for the task at hand. By emphasizing merit-based rules and specialization, Weber believed that bureaucracy could achieve rationality and effectiveness in its operations.

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Which of the following is not a limit placed on federal bureaucracy?

Review process whether within or in court to appeal agency decision
Office of Management and Budget and the General Accounting Office
Congress's legislative intent, congressional oversight, and restrictions on appropriations
Interest groups, political parties, private sectors, and such media checks
The Administrative Procedure Act of 1946, defining policy and its agencies as well as their procedures

Correct Answer

A. Interest groups, political parties, private sectors, and such media checks

Explanation

The correct answer is interest groups, political parties, private sectors, and such media checks. This answer is not a limit placed on federal bureaucracy because interest groups, political parties, private sectors, and media checks are external factors that can influence or interact with the bureaucracy, but they do not directly impose limits or restrictions on its actions or operations. The other options listed in the question, such as the review process, congressional oversight, and the Administrative Procedure Act, are all examples of limits or constraints on the federal bureaucracy.

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The Bureaucracy - Part 1

Which of the following is not an example of governmental bureaucratic agencies?

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The primary functions of a bureaucracy includes which of the following?I. distinct division of laborII. control of part-time employmentIII. allocation of responsibilityIV. supervision chainV. autonomous career

The bureaucracy is accountable to which of the following?I. the mediaII. interest groupsIII. their superiorsIV. branches of government

All of the following is true about the regulatory agencies except

According to the German sociologist Max Weber's bureaucratic theory, bureaucracy should be

Which of the following is not a limit placed on federal bureaucracy?